McConnaughhay, Thadoris and Alma
Passed from this life together on Friday, October 30, 2020 in their High Ridge, MO home.
Thadoris “Thad” was born January 31, 1936 to the late James Cristal “Chris” and Zetta (Stevens) McConnaughhay in Winchester, Arkansas.
Alma Elizabeth (Stulce) McConnaughhay was born July 20, 1937 to the late Clarence and Mary (Bunton) Stulce in St. Louis, Missouri.
Thad’s Employment included:
• The U.S. Army.
• Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis, MO
• Killebrew Engineering Corporation of Maryland Heights, MO
• Hydraulic Machines Division of Missouri Research Laboratories in St. Charles, MO
• Instructor of Welding at Ranken Technical Institute in St. Louis, MO
• Officer with the Winchester, MO Police Department.
• FMC Link-belt Crane Manufacturing in Bowling Green, KY
• FMC, United Defense, BAE Systems in Aiken, SC
• FMC Vertical Launch Missile Canisters of Aberdeen, SD
• ENERCOR of St. Louis, MO
Alma’s Employment centered around various retail positions. She and Thad also owned and managed Hickory Farms and Karmelkorn Stores in Bowling Green, KY.
Thad and Alma came to faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized together on January 31st, 1974 through the ministry of the Gateway Christian Church.
Through the years Thad and Alma enjoyed slow pitch softball, camping (evolving from a pop-up camper to an RV over the years), hunting, fishing, bowling, attending Cory and Sean’s baseball games, watching grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s plays, musicals, and recitals. They enjoyed family and friend gatherings, reunions, and holidays. Thad was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of most. He would rather repair it or build it than buy it or pay to have it done.
Thad and Alma received their GED’s in 1979 from Warren County Schools in Bowling Green, KY.
Thad and Alma were preceded in death by their parents, Thad’s 2 year old brother—James Cristal/Christopher JR “JC” McConnaughhay, Thad’s sister—Alvena Jones, Alma’s brother— James Stulce, and Alma’s sisters—Melba Smith, Clara Surprenant, and Doris Boucher. Their daughter, Connie Sue McConnaughhay, also preceded them on August 17, 2018.
Thad and Alma will be deeply missed by…
Dennis (son) and JoDee McConnaughhay of O’Fallon, MO
Sarah (granddaughter) and Will Good with great grandchildren: Lillian (16), Evalyn (12), Alaina (10), and Lincoln (6) Good of Dardenne Prairie, MO
Nathan (grandson) and Jenny McConnaughhay of Dardenne Prairie, MO
Anna (granddaughter) and Anthony Reel of Manchester, MO
Rick McConnaughhay (son) and Jan Campbell of Greenwood, IN
Cory (grandson) and Allison McConnaughhay of Wanamaker, IN
2nd Lieutenant Sean (grandson) McConnaughhay of Fort Hood, TX
Phyllis Gaddie McConnaughhay (sister of Thad) of Heber Springs, AK
Nieces, nephews, and many friends throughout the years
The family expresses their deepest gratitude for the prayers, support, and expressions of comfort during their loss.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Funeral Home Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd. Monday, November 9 at 10:30AM with the Memorial Service following at 11:30AM. 12:30PM Committal Service and Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary.
The family is planning to record the Memorial Service for family and friends who are unable to attend due to distance or pandemic limitations.
THEY WERE A VERY NICE COUPLE,,AND ENJOYABLE TO VISIT WITH AND SEE ON OCCASIONS…I ENOYED BEING WITH THEM WHEN OUR TEAM CAME TO BOWL FOR STATE AND THEY CAME TO WATCH…WE HAD ALOT OF FUN AND VISITED..I WAS TO SEE THEM AGAIN THIS YEAR BUT WITH THE COVID OUR BOWLING WAS CANCELLED…THEY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL AND I SURELY WILL MISS TALKING WITH THEM…PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY…
Uncle Thad and Aunt Alma, we miss you and love you so very much. You are the Sun and Moon of my life…always present with your constant love and understanding. You made my bad times better and the good times full of joy and wonder. God has you now and forever in His hands and I will see you later. Take care of my Mom and Dad, they love you and God has brought you together in His name once again. Behave yourselves! Love you, Sandy.
I have many many happy memories of my Uncle Thad and Aunt Alma! The legacies they have left will forever be remembered in the blessings the ones they encountered received and the lessons in life they bestowed on those lucky enough to be a part of their lives.
We will miss them greatly. They were Linda’s favorite aunt and uncle. she talked to Alma every week.We loved them and will miss talking and seeing them when we go to St . Louis
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
I am so sorry to hear of their deaths. I met them through a co-worker who was his sister, Phyllis Gaddie. Love and prayers to all your family!
They were such wonderful people. I will miss them dearly. my thoughts and prayers for the family.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. I played many hours of various types of cards games with Thad on line. Thad shared with me about his various jobs and knew he liked to fix things not buy new ones. We had the pleasure of meeting Thad and Alma in person on two occasions and we enjoyed phone conversations from time to time. Did not know they were baptized together until now, but 60 years together on earth and now to eternity together as well what a wonderful legacy. I will miss him coming into cards under his various nicks but was always a give away with his ooomy comment and I would laugh and say ok Thad know that is you . We will miss them so much but will keep their memories alive in our hearts.